South Tufa
receives thousands of visitors annually and is
one of the largest tufa groves on the lake.

There
is always something to see as gulls, swallows,
and phalaropes swim and fly around the towers
feeding on the many alkali flies and brine shrimp that
live and grow in the lake. There is a self-guided
tour that takes you among the towers, allowing you
to experience the mystique of Mono at your
leisure. During the summer, there are naturalist
guided tours at 10:00am and 6:00pm daily. Check the list of Naturalist
Activities for details on tours. These tours
last about an hour and explore much of
what South Tufa has to offer. South Tufa is a
Federal Fee Area; adults are $3.00, children under
16 are free. Federal Fee Area Annual passes
are valid here. There is no shade, so bring a hat and drinking water—the nearest services are
11 miles away in Lee Vining.